Position description: Volunteer Salt Monitoring Officer
| Position | Volunteer Salt Monitoring Officer |
| Reports to | Project Coordinator |
| Location | Kings Beach, Broken Head. Access is by a steep walking track with stairs. |
| Hours | One session per fortnight, on a roster, tides permitting |
| Remuneration | Voluntary. Hi-vis vest provided. |
Purpose of the position
To build the evidence base for a salt containment wall at Kings Beach by collecting regular structured observations, in accordance with the Salinity Monitoring Framework (DKB-MON-004).
Key responsibilities
- Attend Kings Beach as rostered and record tide state, weather and foot traffic (numbers only).
- Assess visible salt on the sand against the standard scale.
- Take a salinity reading from the water's edge, working with a partner.
- Enter the data sheet within 48 hours of each session.
- Report any significant change in the salt to the Project Coordinator.
Selection criteria
- Comfortable walking on soft sand.
- A smartphone for photos and data entry. Photographs should be of the sand only.
- Willingness to attend in a range of conditions, other than large swell or lightning.
- No scientific background is required. An ability to tell salt from sand is desirable, and training is provided.
To apply, register on our Get Involved page.
The Kings Beach Salt Runoff Containment Proposal is a proposal to build a 6 metre concrete wall between the sand and the sea at Kings Beach, Broken Head, NSW, to stop salt reaching the ocean. It has not been approved and no works are scheduled.